grandma brownfield's carrot cake

(1 RATING)
62 Pinches
Peoria, IL
Updated on Dec 21, 2011

My grandma would make this cake around the holidays and special occasions. Simply the best!!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield

Ingredients

  • 3 cups raw carrots, grated
  • 4 - eggs
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups flour
  • FROSTING
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar

How To Make grandma brownfield's carrot cake

  • Step 1
    Mix all ingredients together except carrots. Stir carrots in last.
  • Step 2
    Bake 25 to 30 minutes in a 350 degree oven in a 9x13 cake pan.
  • Step 3
    Frosting: Melt 1 stick of butter. Add brown sugar, boil 2 minutes, stirring over low heat. Add milk, bring to boil, stirring constantly. Cool. Add powdered sugar.

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Category: Cakes
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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